This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from October 16-20, 2025
Here is a look at shows taking place from October 16-20, 2025 along with our featured listings and a look at some upcoming shows. New Jersey Stage offers previews of concerts throughout the Garden State as well as select shows in New York City and Philadelphia areas.
Makin Waves Song of the Week: "When It Rains" by James Deely
by Bob Makin - published 2025-10-10
The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "When It Rains," the latest single from Jersey Shore-raised singer-songwriter James Deely.
Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites...10/9/25
by Danny Coleman - published 2025-10-09
"We're based out of New York City and as soon as I graduated college I took off and moved there and never looked back because I knew I really wanted to give this a shot."
This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from October 7-13, 2025
Here is a look at shows taking place from October 7-13, 2025 along with our featured listings and a look at some upcoming shows. New Jersey Stage offers previews of concerts throughout the Garden State as well as select shows in New York City and Philadelphia areas.
BlowUpRadio.com's New & Notable NJ Music 10/6/25
by Lazlo - published 2025-10-06
Lazlo, founder of BlowUpRadio.com (an online radio station based around New Jersey artists), shines a light on some of the many new releases from NJ based musicians each week with this column. This week Lazlo takes a look at new releases by Blowupradio.com, Leema Mountain, Nicholas Bacan, ROTOSCOPE, Samantha Starr Stefanik, San Tropez, Ancient Babies, Jon Caspi & The First Gun, and Sci Fi Book Club. Plus a look back at "Free love Walking" by Red Headed Boogie Child.
Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Reverb Pedal" by San Tropez
by Bob Makin - published 2025-10-03
The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Reverb Pedal," the final of three singles from "Museum of Modern History," the brand new Mint 400 Records sophomore album from Highland Park-based San Tropez.
Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites...10/2/25
by Danny Coleman - published 2025-10-02
"I'm in Stockholm, I'll be stateside in a couple of weeks, I've been here pretty much since the beginning of the year. I don't own a place anywhere, I'm pretty much a straight up nomad these days. I did a couple of European tours earlier in the year, I've done a little bit of holidaying over here and I've just kind of been hanging out until my European visitor visa has run out. So, now it's time to go back to the States and do some touring over there."
This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from September 30 to October 6, 2025
Here is a look at shows taking place from September 30 to October 6, 2025 along with our featured listings and a look at some upcoming shows. New Jersey Stage offers previews of concerts throughout the Garden State as well as select shows in New York City and Philadelphia areas.
Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Liar" by Hollow Heroes
by Bob Makin - published 2025-09-26
The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Liar," the first of four singles from and the title track of Asbury Park-based Hollow Heroes' forthcoming sophomore EP.
